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 Automakers, suppliers, universities and government labs around the world are scrambling to develop self-driving vehicles.  

NISKAYUNA, NY—Siemens company is developing the 3D technology at its research facility here and will use it to produce fuel nozzles and other engine parts starting in 2016.

CLEVELAND, NC—The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources has recognized the Daimler Trucks assembly plant here as an Environmental Steward.

TOLEDO, OH—The manager of the Chrysler assembly plant here says the facility will build more than a half-million Jeeps next year—making it one of the highest-volume assembly plants in North America.

AIKEN, SC—Diesel engine manufacturer Tognum America has established an apprenticeship program to train skilled workers for its assembly plant here.

FREMONT, CA—Tesla Motors, which has been moving quickly to keep up with demand for its Model S, is getting a $34.7 million tax break that will help it expand production.

SAN ANTONIO—Toyota may boost the capacity of its pickup assembly plant here, as truck sales increase.

DETROIT—General Motors plans to invest $1.3 billion in five manufacturing sites in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

SPRING HILL, TN—GM will add 384 jobs at its assembly plant here to make two as-yet unnamed products.

ATLANTA—The Georgia Supreme Court sided with Gov. Nathan Deal and Kia Motors in an open records battle over access to hiring documents from Kia's assembly plant in West Point, GA. In the lawsuit, several unemployed, union auto workers accused Kia and state officials of creating a screening and hiring process that excluded union workers.